Outcome
An agreed text developed by various actors, which may or may not be legally-binding. Outcomes include resolutions by the UN General Assembly and decisions by the Multilateral Environmental Agreements’ Conference of the Parties and Meeting of the Parties.
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High-level Ministerial Adopts Cross-sectoral Steps to Address AMR
<p>The outcome document of the Fourth Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance – the Jeddah Commitments – builds on the Political Declaration on AMR adopted at a UNGA high-level meeting in September. The Member States attending and endorsing the Conference commit to support the Quadripartite organizations in coordinating a timely, open, and transparent process…
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G20 Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to SDGs, Inclusive Growth
<p>The 22-page outcome document is guided by the Brazilian G20 Presidency’s priorities of: social inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty; sustainable development, energy transitions, and climate action; and the reform of global governance institutions. It underscores that the leaders will continue to promote “strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth, address cost of living…
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Summit of the Future Seeks to Ensure Multilateralism is Not a Relic of the Past
<p>Many speakers stressed that the multilateral system is broken, “while conceding there is no conceivable alternative to the United Nations for creating a peaceful, fair, inclusive and rules-based global system that works for current as well as future generations”. In light of deepening conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Sudan, many also expressed…
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Countries Commit to Increased Action on Antimicrobial Resistance
<p>The Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance reaffirms the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as the framework to ensure healthy lives. It recognizes “the need for collaborative and multisectoral efforts to address antimicrobial resistance through a One Health approach that fosters cooperation across human, animal and plant health, as well as environmental…
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UN General Assembly Adopts Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
<p><!– wp:paragraph –></p> <p>The High-level Panel of Experts on an MVI for SIDS developed the Index and presented its conclusions in a 2023 report. In its resolution, the UNGA decides to advance the MVI, stressing that its use is voluntary and that the Index “should not be used directly or indirectly as a criterion to…
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Intellectual Property + Genetic Resources + Traditional Knowledge = Treaty
<p>With the treaty’s adoption, WIPO member States concluded lengthy negotiations that began at WIPO in 2001. The treaty will enter into force three months after 15 countries have deposited their instruments of ratification or accession.</p>
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OECD Declaration Supports GFC Strategic Objectives and Targets
<p>The adherents emphasize their commitment to strengthen the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle in line with the vision, strategic objectives, and targets of the GFC. The countries “strongly encourage industry stakeholders across global value chains to ensure safe and sustainable management of chemicals throughout their life-cycle by developing and implementing safer, innovative…
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CSW Urges Governments to Integrate Gender Perspective in FfD Commitments
<p>The Commission reaffirms that the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome documents of its reviews contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieving gender equality. It “reiterates that the 2030 Agenda needs to be implemented in a comprehensive manner, reflecting its universal, integrated and indivisible nature……
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UNGA Steers Use of Safe, Secure, Trustworthy AI for Sustainable Development
<p>The UNGA encourages Member States and stakeholders to “develop and support regulatory and governance approaches and frameworks… [to] create an enabling ecosystem at all levels”. It calls on all Member States and stakeholders “to refrain from or cease the use of artificial intelligence systems that are impossible to operate in compliance with international human rights…
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Third South Summit Calls for International Financial Architecture Reform
<p>In the Third South Summit Outcome Document, leaders stress the need to strengthen the role of the UNGA and ECOSOC in dealing with the international financial architecture reform and urge MDBs to “meet the financing needs of all developing countries, including low- and middle-income countries, through concessional finance and grants”. Among other solutions, they call…
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